{"id":213,"date":"2024-06-19T13:51:35","date_gmt":"2024-06-19T13:51:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/?p=213"},"modified":"2024-06-19T14:35:36","modified_gmt":"2024-06-19T14:35:36","slug":"flowering-bushes-that-bloom-all-summer-things-to-consider","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/flowering-bushes-that-bloom-all-summer-things-to-consider\/","title":{"rendered":"Flowering Bushes That Bloom All Summer \u2013 Things to Consider"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/12&#8243; woodmart_css_id=&#8221;6672dc994ad4e&#8221; parallax_scroll=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_sticky_column=&#8221;false&#8221; wd_collapsible_content_switcher=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_desktop=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_tablet=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_desktop=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_tablet=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; mobile_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; woodmart_box_shadow=&#8221;no&#8221; responsive_spacing=&#8221;eyJwYXJhbV90eXBlIjoid29vZG1hcnRfcmVzcG9uc2l2ZV9zcGFjaW5nIiwic2VsZWN0b3JfaWQiOiI2NjcyZGM5OTRhZDRlIiwic2hvcnRjb2RlIjoidmNfY29sdW1uIiwiZGF0YSI6eyJ0YWJsZXQiOnt9LCJtb2JpbGUiOnt9fX0=&#8221; mobile_reset_margin=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_reset_margin=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_z_index=&#8221;no&#8221;]\t\t\t<link rel=\"stylesheet\" id=\"wd-photoswipe-css\" href=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/themes\/woodmart\/css\/parts\/lib-photoswipe.min.css?ver=7.4.3\" type=\"text\/css\" media=\"all\" \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<link rel=\"stylesheet\" id=\"wd-image-gallery-css\" href=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/themes\/woodmart\/css\/parts\/el-gallery.min.css?ver=7.4.3\" type=\"text\/css\" media=\"all\" \/> \t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"gallery_271\" class=\"wd-images-gallery wd-wpb wd-rs-6672e2801dafe photoswipe-images\" style=\"--wd-justify-content:center;--wd-align-items:center;\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\" wd-grid-g\" style=\"--wd-col-lg:1;--wd-col-md:1;--wd-col-sm:1;--wd-gap-lg:0px;\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-gallery-item wd-col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_1e52418abc724a27983591d4f17da60dmv21.png\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\" data-index=\"1\" data-width=\"1000\" data-height=\"420\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_1e52418abc724a27983591d4f17da60dmv21.png\" class=\"wd-gallery-image image-1\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_1e52418abc724a27983591d4f17da60dmv21.png 1000w, https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_1e52418abc724a27983591d4f17da60dmv21-300x126.png 300w, https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_1e52418abc724a27983591d4f17da60dmv21-768x323.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;7\/12&#8243; woodmart_css_id=&#8221;6672dca02015e&#8221; parallax_scroll=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_sticky_column=&#8221;false&#8221; wd_collapsible_content_switcher=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_desktop=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_tablet=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_desktop=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_tablet=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; mobile_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; woodmart_box_shadow=&#8221;no&#8221; responsive_spacing=&#8221;eyJwYXJhbV90eXBlIjoid29vZG1hcnRfcmVzcG9uc2l2ZV9zcGFjaW5nIiwic2VsZWN0b3JfaWQiOiI2NjcyZGNhMDIwMTVlIiwic2hvcnRjb2RlIjoidmNfY29sdW1uIiwiZGF0YSI6eyJ0YWJsZXQiOnt9LCJtb2JpbGUiOnt9fX0=&#8221; mobile_reset_margin=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_reset_margin=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_z_index=&#8221;no&#8221;]\t\t\t<link rel=\"stylesheet\" id=\"wd-text-block-css\" href=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/themes\/woodmart\/css\/parts\/el-text-block.min.css?ver=7.4.3\" type=\"text\/css\" media=\"all\" \/> \t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"wd-6672dcae29a23\" class=\"wd-text-block wd-wpb reset-last-child wd-rs-6672dcae29a23 text-left \">\n\t\t\t<p>Shrubs add another dimension to your garden. They not only enhance and complement what you already have, but they add form, beauty, interest, and everlasting color throughout the summer. Another plus is that bushes will continue to grow year in and year out. With just a little care, you could have flowering bushes that bloom all summer long. Here are a few things to consider not only when purchasing bushes, but also when deciding where to plant them and how best to showcase their beauty.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\t\t<div id=\"wd-6672de380e210\" class=\"wd-text-block wd-wpb reset-last-child wd-rs-6672de380e210 text-left \">\n\t\t\t<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-9u326\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"bFOZY\"><em><u>(<\/u><\/em><em>Some of the links within this post are affiliate links on which I receive a small compensation from the sale of certain items.)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-coc6l\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"bFOZY\"><em>(As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; woodmart_css_id=&#8221;6672de59a4dca&#8221; parallax_scroll=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_sticky_column=&#8221;false&#8221; wd_collapsible_content_switcher=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_desktop=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_tablet=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_desktop=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_tablet=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; mobile_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; woodmart_box_shadow=&#8221;no&#8221; responsive_spacing=&#8221;eyJwYXJhbV90eXBlIjoid29vZG1hcnRfcmVzcG9uc2l2ZV9zcGFjaW5nIiwic2VsZWN0b3JfaWQiOiI2NjcyZGU1OWE0ZGNhIiwic2hvcnRjb2RlIjoidmNfY29sdW1uIiwiZGF0YSI6eyJ0YWJsZXQiOnt9LCJtb2JpbGUiOnt9fX0=&#8221; mobile_reset_margin=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_reset_margin=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_z_index=&#8221;no&#8221;]\t\t<div id=\"wd-6672de6e231dd\" class=\"wd-text-block wd-wpb reset-last-child wd-rs-6672de6e231dd text-left \">\n\t\t\t<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<h2 id=\"viewer-4kaal\" class=\"IvLU9 ncNbG FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"Mc15w\"><strong>Kinds of Flowering Bushes<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-8th1a\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"bFOZY\">There are many things to consider when purchasing flowering shrubs.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-d62vk\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"bFOZY\"><strong><em> What Type of Shrub Do You Prefer?<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<ul class=\"ANmgQ _5HuoZ\">\n<li class=\"I-VPx\" dir=\"auto\">\n<p id=\"viewer-3o8c4\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke _5HuoZ _9-Qxn\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"bFOZY\"><strong>deciduous<\/strong> \u2013 a shrub that has a broadleaf and sheds its leaves each season (ex: rose of sharon)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"I-VPx\" dir=\"auto\">\n<p id=\"viewer-d6pdc\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke _5HuoZ _9-Qxn\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"bFOZY\"><strong>evergreen<\/strong> \u2013 a shrub that has a broadleaf and does not shed its leaves each season (ex: azalea, rhododendron)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"I-VPx\" dir=\"auto\">\n<p id=\"viewer-7kva7\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke _5HuoZ _9-Qxn\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"bFOZY\"><strong>woody<\/strong> \u2013 a plant that produces wood for its structural limbs; they have strong, brown barked stems<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"I-VPx\" dir=\"auto\">\n<p id=\"viewer-e9o6k\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke _5HuoZ _9-Qxn\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"bFOZY\"><strong>herbaceous<\/strong> \u2013 a plant that has no persistent woody structure above the ground; they have flexible stems and are usually green<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; woodmart_css_id=&#8221;6672de628c4ca&#8221; parallax_scroll=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_sticky_column=&#8221;false&#8221; wd_collapsible_content_switcher=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_desktop=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_tablet=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_desktop=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_tablet=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; mobile_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; 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woodmart_css_id=&#8221;6672de59a4dca&#8221; parallax_scroll=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_sticky_column=&#8221;false&#8221; wd_collapsible_content_switcher=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_desktop=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_tablet=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_desktop=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_tablet=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; mobile_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; woodmart_box_shadow=&#8221;no&#8221; responsive_spacing=&#8221;eyJwYXJhbV90eXBlIjoid29vZG1hcnRfcmVzcG9uc2l2ZV9zcGFjaW5nIiwic2VsZWN0b3JfaWQiOiI2NjcyZGU1OWE0ZGNhIiwic2hvcnRjb2RlIjoidmNfY29sdW1uIiwiZGF0YSI6eyJ0YWJsZXQiOnt9LCJtb2JpbGUiOnt9fX0=&#8221; mobile_reset_margin=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_reset_margin=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_z_index=&#8221;no&#8221;]\t\t<div id=\"wd-6672e2f7bdae9\" class=\"wd-text-block wd-wpb reset-last-child wd-rs-6672e2f7bdae9 text-left \">\n\t\t\t<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<h2 id=\"viewer-ab0ga\" class=\"IvLU9 ncNbG FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"Mc15w\"><strong>Natural Requirements<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-ehpdv\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"bFOZY\"><em>When considering bushes, think about the following items.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<ul class=\"ANmgQ _5HuoZ\">\n<li class=\"I-VPx\" dir=\"auto\">\n<p id=\"viewer-f3s65\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke _5HuoZ _9-Qxn\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"bFOZY\"><strong>light requirements<\/strong> \u2013 Does the plant prefer full sun, partial sun, or shade?<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"I-VPx\" dir=\"auto\">\n<p id=\"viewer-bae9j\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke _5HuoZ _9-Qxn\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"bFOZY\"><strong>size\/height &#8211; <\/strong>a bush can grow up to 25-30 feet (cherry laurel) or as short as a couple of feet Width: some shrubs spread to 18 \u2013 20 feet (cherry laurel)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"I-VPx\" dir=\"auto\">\n<p id=\"viewer-euuor\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke _5HuoZ _9-Qxn\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"bFOZY\"><strong>water requirements<\/strong> \u2013 Most shrubs when first planted will need watering at least twice a week depending on the rainfall for that season. Once they are established (usually after a couple of years) most will survive on seasonal rainfall, however regular watering is a must during a drought. Some shrubs require no extra water at all if it is a desert shrub (agave shrubs).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column woodmart_css_id=&#8221;6672de628c4ca&#8221; parallax_scroll=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_sticky_column=&#8221;false&#8221; wd_collapsible_content_switcher=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_desktop=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_tablet=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_desktop=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_tablet=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; mobile_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; woodmart_box_shadow=&#8221;no&#8221; responsive_spacing=&#8221;eyJwYXJhbV90eXBlIjoid29vZG1hcnRfcmVzcG9uc2l2ZV9zcGFjaW5nIiwic2VsZWN0b3JfaWQiOiI2NjcyZGU2MjhjNGNhIiwic2hvcnRjb2RlIjoidmNfY29sdW1uIiwiZGF0YSI6eyJ0YWJsZXQiOnt9LCJtb2JpbGUiOnt9fX0=&#8221; mobile_reset_margin=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_reset_margin=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_z_index=&#8221;no&#8221;]\t\t<div id=\"wd-6672e31056605\" class=\"wd-text-block wd-wpb reset-last-child wd-rs-6672e31056605 text-left \">\n\t\t\t<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<ul class=\"ANmgQ _5HuoZ\">\n<li class=\"I-VPx\" dir=\"auto\">\n<p id=\"viewer-ak819\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke _5HuoZ _9-Qxn\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"bFOZY\"><strong>thorns<\/strong> \u2013 Does the shrub have thorns? This is a consideration if you have young children and\/or pets that like to play in the garden.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"I-VPx\" dir=\"auto\">\n<p id=\"viewer-6ulnq\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke _5HuoZ _9-Qxn\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"bFOZY\"><strong>bloom time <\/strong>\u2013 Is it a spring blooming shrub, summer blooming, fall blooming or a variety of these?<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"I-VPx\" dir=\"auto\">\n<p id=\"viewer-2h1nd\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke _5HuoZ _9-Qxn\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"bFOZY\"><strong>leaf color<\/strong> \u2013 If it is an evergreen, what is the color of its leaves; light green, hunter green, variegated (multi-colored)?<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"I-VPx\" dir=\"auto\">\n<p id=\"viewer-425i4\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke _5HuoZ _9-Qxn\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"bFOZY\"><strong>bark tendency<\/strong> \u2013 Is it multi-colored, soft, rough, peeling? All these items will add visual interest throughout the year.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"I-VPx\" dir=\"auto\">\n<p id=\"viewer-3ar9q\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke _5HuoZ _9-Qxn\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"bFOZY\"><strong>pest and animal tendencies <\/strong>\u2013 Does it attract insects and\/or animals?<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"I-VPx\" dir=\"auto\">\n<p id=\"viewer-ef7ul\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke _5HuoZ _9-Qxn\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"bFOZY\"><strong>soil requirements<\/strong> \u2013 sandy; loamy; mixture of the two<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\t\t<div id=\"wd-6672df6a50ed7\" class=\"wd-text-block wd-wpb reset-last-child wd-rs-6672df6a50ed7 text-left \">\n\t\t\t<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<h2 id=\"viewer-3etjt\" class=\"IvLU9 ncNbG FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"Mc15w\"><strong>Other Considerations<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-a4qs0\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"bFOZY\">Here are a few more thoughts regarding shrubs.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<ul class=\"ANmgQ _5HuoZ\">\n<li class=\"I-VPx\" dir=\"auto\">\n<p id=\"viewer-e8kmu\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke _5HuoZ _9-Qxn\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"bFOZY\"><strong>shape<\/strong> \u2013 Does it grow tall and thin; is it round and plump; is it cone like or free forming?<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"I-VPx\" dir=\"auto\">\n<p id=\"viewer-f44s7\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke _5HuoZ _9-Qxn\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"bFOZY\"><strong>growth speed<\/strong> \u2013 Some shrubs grow rapidly (crepe myrtles will add up to 3 feet of growth each year depending on the variety) others are slow growers.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"I-VPx\" dir=\"auto\">\n<p id=\"viewer-6efak\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke _5HuoZ _9-Qxn\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"bFOZY\"><strong>trimming\/pruning<\/strong> \u2013 Are they fast growers in width and height, if they are they will need to be trimmed every year or so (ex: burning bush). For more on pruning, refer to Spring Gardening Tips For Beginners at the pruning section.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"I-VPx\" dir=\"auto\">\n<p id=\"viewer-c7rie\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke _5HuoZ _9-Qxn\" dir=\"\"><span class=\"bFOZY\"><strong>creepers<\/strong> \u2013 Does the bush have tendrils that twine around a wall or wooden feature to help it climb up a structure?<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-6u1sl\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"bFOZY\"><a class=\"JFeVX Lvqid\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestgardeningforbeginners.com\/post\/low-maintenance-flower-garden-sustainable-and-beneficial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hook=\"WebLink\"><strong>Click here for ideas on Low Maintenance Sustainable Gardens.<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; woodmart_css_id=&#8221;6672de59a4dca&#8221; parallax_scroll=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_sticky_column=&#8221;false&#8221; wd_collapsible_content_switcher=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_desktop=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_tablet=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_desktop=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_tablet=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; mobile_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; woodmart_box_shadow=&#8221;no&#8221; responsive_spacing=&#8221;eyJwYXJhbV90eXBlIjoid29vZG1hcnRfcmVzcG9uc2l2ZV9zcGFjaW5nIiwic2VsZWN0b3JfaWQiOiI2NjcyZGU1OWE0ZGNhIiwic2hvcnRjb2RlIjoidmNfY29sdW1uIiwiZGF0YSI6eyJ0YWJsZXQiOnt9LCJtb2JpbGUiOnt9fX0=&#8221; mobile_reset_margin=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_reset_margin=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_z_index=&#8221;no&#8221;]\t\t<div id=\"wd-6672df9fc2f40\" class=\"wd-text-block wd-wpb reset-last-child wd-rs-6672df9fc2f40 text-left \">\n\t\t\t<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<h2 id=\"viewer-ecigs\" class=\"IvLU9 ncNbG FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"Mc15w\"><strong>Some Summer Beauties<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-4nfej\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"bFOZY\">Once you have thought about the items I have discussed so far, here are some suggestions for flowering shrubs that bloom all summer.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-cqdjr\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"bFOZY\"><strong><em><u>Shrub Roses and other beautifully blossoming shrubs<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-1kr65\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke _5HuoZ _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"bFOZY\">There are many kinds of rose bushes and many bloom all summer long. 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src=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_4c9c860f5263409aa0373ec5fed68d4cmv2.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_4c9c860f5263409aa0373ec5fed68d4cmv2.png 179w, https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_4c9c860f5263409aa0373ec5fed68d4cmv2-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 179px) 100vw, 179px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"info-box-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"info-box-title title box-title-style-default wd-fontsize-m\">Butterfly Bush<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"info-box-inner set-cont-mb-s reset-last-child\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\t\t\t<div class=\"info-box-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"info-box-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"info-box-title title box-title-style-default wd-fontsize-m\">Potentilla<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"info-box-inner set-cont-mb-s reset-last-child\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"wd-6672e18cacb19\" class=\"wd-text-block wd-wpb reset-last-child wd-rs-6672e18cacb19 text-left \">\n\t\t\t<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-7pbkh\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"bFOZY\"><strong><em>Here is a list of more flowering bushes that bloom all summer long.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-305vg\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"bFOZY\"> <strong>Mock Orange<\/strong> \u2013 Snow White Sensation variety<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-6m6o\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"bFOZY\"><strong>Bluebeard<\/strong> \u2013 small; grows to only 2 to 3 feet <strong>Viburnum<\/strong> \u2013 all year beauty with flowers in the spring, pretty foliage in the fall, and berries in the winter <strong>Crepe Myrtle<\/strong> \u2013 come in bush and tree varieties; bloom in summer and some varieties bloom in the late summer, early fall <strong>Summersweet<\/strong> \u2013 attracts hummingbirds and butterflies <strong>Weigela<\/strong> \u2013 blooms from mid to late summer and attracts hummingbirds and butterflies <strong>Spirea<\/strong> \u2013 mid summer to late summer varieties<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; woodmart_css_id=&#8221;6672de628c4ca&#8221; parallax_scroll=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_sticky_column=&#8221;false&#8221; wd_collapsible_content_switcher=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_desktop=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_tablet=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_desktop=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_tablet=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; mobile_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; woodmart_box_shadow=&#8221;no&#8221; responsive_spacing=&#8221;eyJwYXJhbV90eXBlIjoid29vZG1hcnRfcmVzcG9uc2l2ZV9zcGFjaW5nIiwic2VsZWN0b3JfaWQiOiI2NjcyZGU2MjhjNGNhIiwic2hvcnRjb2RlIjoidmNfY29sdW1uIiwiZGF0YSI6eyJ0YWJsZXQiOnt9LCJtb2JpbGUiOnt9fX0=&#8221; mobile_reset_margin=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_reset_margin=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_z_index=&#8221;no&#8221;]\t\t<div id=\"gallery_464\" class=\"wd-images-gallery wd-wpb wd-rs-6672e2a47aba9 photoswipe-images\" style=\"--wd-justify-content:center;--wd-align-items:center;\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\" wd-grid-g\" style=\"--wd-col-lg:1;--wd-col-md:1;--wd-col-sm:1;--wd-gap-lg:0px;\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-gallery-item wd-col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_985d621be69f4525bbed3f86705c535amv21.png\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\" data-index=\"1\" data-width=\"998\" data-height=\"550\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"998\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_985d621be69f4525bbed3f86705c535amv21.png\" class=\"wd-gallery-image image-1\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_985d621be69f4525bbed3f86705c535amv21.png 998w, https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_985d621be69f4525bbed3f86705c535amv21-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_985d621be69f4525bbed3f86705c535amv21-768x423.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 998px) 100vw, 998px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; woodmart_css_id=&#8221;6672de59a4dca&#8221; parallax_scroll=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_sticky_column=&#8221;false&#8221; wd_collapsible_content_switcher=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_desktop=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_tablet=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_desktop=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_tablet=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; mobile_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; woodmart_box_shadow=&#8221;no&#8221; responsive_spacing=&#8221;eyJwYXJhbV90eXBlIjoid29vZG1hcnRfcmVzcG9uc2l2ZV9zcGFjaW5nIiwic2VsZWN0b3JfaWQiOiI2NjcyZGU1OWE0ZGNhIiwic2hvcnRjb2RlIjoidmNfY29sdW1uIiwiZGF0YSI6eyJ0YWJsZXQiOnt9LCJtb2JpbGUiOnt9fX0=&#8221; mobile_reset_margin=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_reset_margin=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_z_index=&#8221;no&#8221;]\t\t<div id=\"wd-6672e1a978289\" class=\"wd-text-block wd-wpb reset-last-child wd-rs-6672e1a978289 text-left \">\n\t\t\t<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<h3 id=\"viewer-b6vom\" class=\"KwrhA ncNbG FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"Mc15w\"><strong>Where To Plant Shrubs<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-dcvk8\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"bFOZY\">There are many places to plant shrubs. Remember, though, the odd number rule. Use 1, 3, 5, etc. number of shrubs.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-38imd\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"bFOZY\">You can plant a bush in solitude as a focus of attention called a specimen shrub. If you do this choose an unusual shrub with distinct characteristics. Some distinct characteristics could be coloring of flowers and\/or bark, the flow of the bush, the unusual form, the way it attracts butterflies or hummingbirds. A specimen plant should entice you into smelling it or watching it engage with nature\u2026.something that makes it unique.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\t\t<div id=\"wd-6672e1d32aa4f\" class=\"wd-text-block wd-wpb reset-last-child wd-rs-6672e1d32aa4f text-left \">\n\t\t\t<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-4prv\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"bFOZY\"><strong><em>Using as Barriers<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-7rof4\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"bFOZY\">You could use shrubs as a barrier or perhaps as a division between your yard and your neighbor\u2019s. Or use them to hide an unsightly area.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-4m2ds\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"bFOZY\">Another place to plant shrubs would be in the back of a perennial garden. This would add a tiered look to your garden.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-8msq7\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"bFOZY\">One other possibility is to group them together for a burst of color. Try buying the same bush but with different varieties. That will add visual interest to your garden. They do not need to be in a line. Instead try zig-zagging them.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; woodmart_css_id=&#8221;6672de628c4ca&#8221; parallax_scroll=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_sticky_column=&#8221;false&#8221; wd_collapsible_content_switcher=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_desktop=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_tablet=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_desktop=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_tablet=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; mobile_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; woodmart_box_shadow=&#8221;no&#8221; responsive_spacing=&#8221;eyJwYXJhbV90eXBlIjoid29vZG1hcnRfcmVzcG9uc2l2ZV9zcGFjaW5nIiwic2VsZWN0b3JfaWQiOiI2NjcyZGU2MjhjNGNhIiwic2hvcnRjb2RlIjoidmNfY29sdW1uIiwiZGF0YSI6eyJ0YWJsZXQiOnt9LCJtb2JpbGUiOnt9fX0=&#8221; mobile_reset_margin=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_reset_margin=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_z_index=&#8221;no&#8221;]\t\t<div id=\"gallery_800\" class=\"wd-images-gallery wd-wpb wd-rs-6672e2aea651d photoswipe-images\" style=\"--wd-justify-content:center;--wd-align-items:center;\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\" wd-grid-g\" style=\"--wd-col-lg:1;--wd-col-md:1;--wd-col-sm:1;--wd-gap-lg:0px;\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-gallery-item wd-col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_5aa62a8699f84e27b8c988c9cfa88cbemv21.png\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\" data-index=\"1\" data-width=\"213\" data-height=\"396\" \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"213\" height=\"396\" src=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_5aa62a8699f84e27b8c988c9cfa88cbemv21.png\" class=\"wd-gallery-image image-1\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_5aa62a8699f84e27b8c988c9cfa88cbemv21.png 213w, https:\/\/demolinks2.com\/nina-melillo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/820204_5aa62a8699f84e27b8c988c9cfa88cbemv21-161x300.png 161w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 213px) 100vw, 213px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; woodmart_css_id=&#8221;6672de59a4dca&#8221; parallax_scroll=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_sticky_column=&#8221;false&#8221; wd_collapsible_content_switcher=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_desktop=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_tablet=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_offcanvas_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_desktop=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_tablet=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_column_role_content_mobile=&#8221;no&#8221; mobile_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; woodmart_box_shadow=&#8221;no&#8221; responsive_spacing=&#8221;eyJwYXJhbV90eXBlIjoid29vZG1hcnRfcmVzcG9uc2l2ZV9zcGFjaW5nIiwic2VsZWN0b3JfaWQiOiI2NjcyZGU1OWE0ZGNhIiwic2hvcnRjb2RlIjoidmNfY29sdW1uIiwiZGF0YSI6eyJ0YWJsZXQiOnt9LCJtb2JpbGUiOnt9fX0=&#8221; mobile_reset_margin=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_reset_margin=&#8221;no&#8221; wd_z_index=&#8221;no&#8221;]\t\t<div id=\"wd-6672e214ae4ce\" class=\"wd-text-block wd-wpb reset-last-child wd-rs-6672e214ae4ce text-left \">\n\t\t\t<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<h2 id=\"viewer-ca6gd\" class=\"IvLU9 ncNbG FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"Mc15w\"><strong>Some Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-admlg\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"bFOZY\">I enjoy having fresh flowers in my house. You don\u2019t always need to buy them from a florist or the floral department in your local grocery store. Instead, cut stems from bushes and add them to a tall vase. Remember to cut them on an angle to allow for a larger surface exposure to water. Also, if it is a woody stem like lilacs, crush the bottom of the stem with a mallet or a heavy metal knife. This again allows for more water to enter the stem.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-9l634\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"bFOZY\">A simple recipe of 1 quart water + 2 tablespoons lemon juice + 1 tablespoon sugar + 1\/2 teaspoon bleach added to the vase will help prevent the growth of algae and provide nutrients to preserve cut flowers. Cuttings from bushes make a statement set alone next to a hearth, or in the corner of a dining room, or as an accent on a sideboard in your living room.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-76m2q\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"bFOZY\">In March when things are still gloomy outside, try cutting stems of forsythia or any other flowering bush you may have on your property and set them in a vase of water. The warmth of your home will help force the buds to bloom sooner than if they were outside. You do need to be patient; if you wait, they will come!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\t\t<div id=\"wd-6672e236dce3e\" class=\"wd-text-block wd-wpb reset-last-child wd-rs-6672e236dce3e text-left \">\n\t\t\t<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<h2 id=\"viewer-bj16i\" class=\"IvLU9 ncNbG FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"Mc15w\"><strong>Are You Ready To Plant Some Shrubs?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p id=\"viewer-9ln30\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke FH4ow _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"bFOZY\">I hope I have covered many of the questions you may have regarding <a class=\"JFeVX Lvqid\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kqzyfj.com\/click-100368349-14504688\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hook=\"WebLink\">summer flowering shrubs<\/a>. 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